June 29, 2007: The following fishery management and evaluation plans (FMEPs) for tributary fisheries affecting Oregon populations of the middle Columbia River steelhead DPS were posted below for public review and comment as is required under the final 4(d) rules. Also posted for public review and comment is the draft environmental assessment (EA) for tributary fisheries affecting these steelhead in Oregon and Washington. The FMEP for tributary fisheries affecting middle Columbia River steelhead in Washington was submitted previously.
The public review and comment period for the FMEPs and the draft EA closed on July 30, 2007. See the Federal Register notice, below, or contact Rich Turner at 503-736-4737 for more information.
